Heat Exchangers, Boilers & Process Equipment

Introduction

Heat exchangers, boilers, and process equipment are critical assets in petrochemical, chemical, and refining operations. Their performance directly affects energy efficiency, throughput, product quality, and operational safety. Engineers and operators must understand equipment design, heat transfer principles, fouling mechanisms, steam generation, and troubleshooting techniques to ensure reliable and efficient plant operation.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in heat exchanger operation, boiler systems, furnaces, heaters, and auxiliary process equipment. It is designed to strengthen technical capability, improve troubleshooting skills, and enhance equipment reliability across process industries.

The GTMCS Heat Exchangers, Boilers & Process Equipment course delivers a practical, industry‑aligned, and competency‑focused learning experience.

This Training Course Will Highlight

Heat exchanger fundamentals

Boiler & steam system operation

Heat transfer principles

Fouling mechanisms & mitigation

Process heaters & furnaces

Shell & tube exchangers

Air coolers & cooling systems

Troubleshooting process equipment

Course Benefits

Strengthen understanding of heat exchangers & boilers

Improve troubleshooting & diagnostic capability

Enhance equipment reliability & performance

Build confidence in heat transfer & steam system operation

Support energy efficiency & throughput optimisation

Align workforce with equipment best practices

Tools & Techniques Covered

Heat transfer calculations

Boiler efficiency analysis

Fouling detection tools

Pressure drop & flow analysis

Equipment performance monitoring

Troubleshooting logic models

Practical Workshops

Heat exchanger performance analysis

Boiler operation simulation

Fouling diagnosis exercises

Heater & furnace case studies

Process equipment troubleshooting

Real‑World Case Studies

Heat exchanger fouling reducing throughput

Boiler tube failure due to poor water chemistry

Air cooler inefficiency caused by fan malfunction

Furnace hot spots due to burner misalignment

Pump cavitation affecting heat exchanger performance

Industry Relevance

This course is essential for:

Process & mechanical engineers

Operations & production teams

Maintenance & reliability professionals

HSSE & process safety teams

Technical supervisors & team leaders

Future Skills Alignment

Equipment reliability

Energy efficiency

Troubleshooting competency

Heat transfer literacy

Industrial problem‑solving

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Understand heat exchanger & boiler fundamentals

Analyse heat transfer & steam system behaviour

Diagnose fouling, flow issues & equipment deviations

Operate heaters, furnaces & auxiliary equipment safely

Troubleshoot process equipment effectively

Support safe & efficient plant operations

Certificates

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will receive a GTMCS Certificate of Completion.